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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jacksonville Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jacksonville Beach

With a population of 21,362, Jacksonville Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jacksonville Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Jacksonville Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blind Rabbit - Jax Beach (311 North 3rd Street) and Espeto Brazilian Steakhouse (1396 Beach Boulevard) are great picks.

When to visit Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Jacksonville Beach

Plane

Although Jacksonville Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 22 miles from Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville Beach departs from Akron and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jacksonville Beach. The train journey from Jacksonville Beach to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 121 miles from Jacksonville Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Jacksonville Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 22 miles from Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville Beach departs from Akron and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jacksonville Beach. The train journey from Jacksonville Beach to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 121 miles from Jacksonville Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Jacksonville Beach

JAXJacksonville
DABDaytona Beach
GNVGainesville Regional

Airlines serving Jacksonville Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacksonville Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach By IHG and Hampton Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach-Mayo Clinic Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville Beach

Most booked hotels in Jacksonville Beach

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Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 55 reviews)
$430+
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The Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 100 reviews)
$456+
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Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1202 reviews)
$137+
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One Ocean Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 593 reviews)
$189+
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Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1581 reviews)
$140+
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Hampton Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach-Mayo Clinic Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 956 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach

Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Jacksonville Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Mini (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville Beach, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Jacksonville Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Mini (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville Beach, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.

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